Why PADI Rescue Diver?

Rewarding and fun - that best describes the PADI Rescue Diver course. This course will expand your knowledge and experience level: Rescue Divers learn to look beyond themselves and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Although this course is serious, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence.

What do I need to start?

You can enroll in the Rescue Diver Course as a certified Open Water Diver and participate in the Rescue Diver knowledge development and rescue training sessions, in confined water only, while working on your Advanced Open Water Diver certification.

Minimum age: 15 years old (12 for PADI Junior Rescue Diver)

Successful completion of a sanctioned CPR program within the past 24 months

What will I do?

Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary manage dive emergencies. During the five open water sessions, you'll cover:

Self-rescue and diver stress

AED and emergency oxygen delivery systems

dive first aid

swimming and non-swimming rescue techniques

emergency management and equipment

panicked diver responsee

underwater problems

missing diver procedures

surfacing the unconscious diver

in-water rescue breathing protocols

egress (exits)

first aid procedures for pressure related accidents

dive accident scenarios

How long will it take?

PADI Rescue Diver Crew-Pak

PADI Rescue Diver Video on DVD

What will it cost?

$275 plus course materials

Where can I go from here?

The PADI Rescue Diver certification is a prerequisite for all Professional level PADI courses, beginning with the PADI Divemaster certification. Contact us to enroll in a PADI Rescue Diver course and prepare yourself to Go Pro.